Benilde or the Virgin Mother
1975, Portuguese. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
A young girl, Benilde, so protected by her religious family that she seemingly knows nothing about procreation, insists that her mysterious pregnancy is a miracle; however, her distressed bourgeois family decides that Benilde has lost her mind.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Manoel de OliveiraDirector
- Maria Amélia MattaBenilde
- Jorge RollaEduardo, Benilde's cousin
- Varela SilvaMelo Cantos, Benilde's father
- Glória de MatosEtelvina, Eduardo's mother
- Maria BarrosoGenoveva, the house-keeper
- Augusto de FigueiredoCristóvão, the priest
- Jacinto RamosFabrício, the doctor
- Manoel de OliveiraScreaming Madman (voice)
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1975
- Original title
- Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- Manoel de Oliveira, José Régio
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What Benilde or the Virgin Mother is based on
Benilde or the Virgin Mother is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Which OTT platform is Benilde or the Virgin Mother on?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1975. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
If you liked Benilde or the Virgin Mother, try Mansfield Park, How Sarah Got Her Wings, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother (1975) was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and stars Maria Amélia Matta, Jorge Rolla, Varela Silva.
What is Benilde or the Virgin Mother based on?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother is adapted from a play or musical.